Join the Albany Democratic Club for this cautionary tale: And Then They Came For Us (2017), about the fragility of our Democracy during times of crisis. Knowing our history is the first step to ensuring we do not repeat it! Featuring George Takei and many others who were incar- cerated, and photographs by Dorothea Lange. Directed by the Peabody Award winners, Abby Ginzberg (Albany resident) and Ken Schneider. Former Albany Mayor and icon, Jewel Okawachi and her family will be honored during the program. Includes informal brunch reception Panel members: … Continued

Sunday Morning at the Marxist Library Kurds in the Eye of the Storm The Kurdish people — divided among Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran — have found themselves on the frontlines of the fight against ISIS in the aftermath of still more intense wars that had raged around them in all four countries for decades. While being battered by the storm, emerging out of its eye are some pioneering social experiments and some surprising alliances. Sharat G. Lin, who has visited all of these countries, is a political economist, expert … Continued

Are you excited about housing justice, connecting with neighbors, and building real people-power in West Oakland? Bring a dish or non-alcoholic beverage or just your lovely selves, and of course be sure to bring your ideas for future directions for organizing for housing justice, Medicare for All, and other DSA projects in West Oakland! Accessibility: The park is wheelchair-accessible. 64662

May 21st is the last day to register to vote for the June 5th primary election in California! Please join us for a special rally to share information and resources! Learn about Proposed New Laws that will affect you! Get information on Education and Employment, meet local Employers. Come together as a Community!! Ella Baker Center for Human Rights | www.ellabakercenter.org | 510.428.3939 REGISTER TO VOTE! MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!! May 21st is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER to vote for the June 5th primary election in California! Please join … Continued

Film: Evolution of Organic by Mark Kitchell (get tickets in advance or be put on guest list!) The San Francisco showing of Mark’s new film: Evolution of Organic will be at the Roxie this coming Monday, May 21st from 6 pm-9 pm. Rainbow Grocery is sponsoring the event. Appearing will be Bu Nygrens of Veritable Vegetable, Kim Kaput of Rainbow Grocery, and John Wick of the Marin Carbon Project. We recommend buying tickets in advance at ticketing.us.veezi.com or just go to the Roxie website. From filmmaker Mark Kitchell (Berkeley in the Sixties, A … Continued

Wilder than Wild is an hour-long documentary film about wildfires and climate change. This Bay Area premiere will be followed by a panel and Q&A with Berkeley City Councilmember Kate Harrison, UC Berkeley fire scientist Scott Stephens, Berkeley firefighter Mike Shuken, and filmmakers Kevin White and Stephen Most. Registration required. For more information and to register, visit their website. Visit Event Website64660

Please join Amnesty International SF Group 30 & The Department of International & Multicultural Education at the University of San Francisco For an evening of discussion and short films about Shawkan, photojournalism, jailed journalists, and issues of press freedom. Featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Kim Komenich in conversation with award-winning Egyptian photojournalist and filmmaker Khaled Sayed. With a special selection of Shawkan’s photographs exhibited. Background: Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, known as “Shawkan” was recently honored with the prestigious 2018 UNESCO Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize on World Press Freedom Day. Shawkan … Continued

Panelists: After introducing themselves, panelists will be asked to answer a series of three questions: 1) What are the struggles of people who are homelessness in Berkeley? 2) What are immediate things that can be done by the Community and the City to address the needs of people who are homeless? 3) What are some long-term actions that can make a difference? 4) What are the challenges and obstacles? Big Mama, First They Came for the Homeless Encampment Mike Zint, First They Came for the Homeless – confirmed Representative, Youth … Continued

hey oakland folks, we're going to be filming an open discussion and workshop on copwatching at OGP on Friday at 10am – 12pmits been a long while since @WeCopwatch has operated in the Bay. even longer since i participated in the project. Breakfast (Bagels and coffee?) on us.— Harun ⚑☪⚑ (@ArsalaiH) May 24, 2018 64736

Special Community Showing with Wade Rathke, Founder and Chief Organizer of ACORN. The ORGANIZER is a film about people who have dedicated their lives to the hidden, usually message and always controversial job of building power for the powerless. It’s also a very human story about organizational tension, personal tragedy, betrayal and ultimately resilience. The film is about how ACORN as a political force the poor, marginalized and forgotten was built.64448

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